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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 868,109.70, 1,197,593.31 and 562,284.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 868,109.70, 1,197,593.31 and 562,284.39 is: 775,694.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    868,109.70 : 1,197,593.31 = 562,284.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    868,109.70/1,197,593.31 = 562,284.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    868,109.70x = 1,197,593.31 × 562,284.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    868,109.70x = 673,388,023,781.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 673,388,023,781.43/868,109.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,694.62

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